Master of suspense Dean Koontz creates an undercurrent of terror in this story set deep in the dark and troubled town of Black River.

Burned-out Hollywood screenwriter Bo Aikens is fed up with life in Los Angeles. He heads out of the hustle and bustle of the big city and arrives in picturesque Black River in Northern California, seeking relaxation and artistic inspiration. In small, idyllic Black River, nearly everyone is happy, contented, and welcoming of strangers. But despite the beautiful setting, Bo begins to feel unsettled after several disturbing incidents. He discovers that all of his money has been transferred to a bank account in Black River, and a house has been purchased for him by someone on his instructions.

Troubled by various, peculiar twists of fate, Bo decides to leave Black River. As he becomes entangled in a nightmarish plot, preventing his return home, it suddenly seems clear to Bo that his perfect little hideaway captures more than just the imagination of its visitors.

Black River appeared in print in Mystery Scene Magazine #63 in 2000. Download and start listening now!

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Listener Opinions

Murvin | 6/20/2012

" Dare to read and discover the truth that has been hidden from the world by "euro-centric scholars". A giant of a man has written what could be the greatest books on our story. "

Steven | 6/24/2011

" I'd like to give this one 3.5 stars. The characters are very well developed. The villain is really disgusting...but in a good way. But other than a few scenes, not much happens.
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Ericka | 6/20/2011

" Rather flowerly language for a thriller, but the plot still had me hanging on the edge of my seat.
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Walter | 6/5/2011

" This is my first Koontz disappointment! Way too much detail in too many areas. I've read several Koontz novels but this one was simply boring.
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Mary | 5/11/2011

" This would have been a three star book if the author hadn't bored me to death with his political beliefs. Political beliefs are great, I just don't want them inserted into a thriller where they bring the action to a screeching halt.
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Tracy | 5/6/2011

" It is not one of my favorites but I did enjoy it.
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Brittney | 4/27/2011

" It was very interesting I liked it. There were some inappropriate parts....and the ending was a little bit blah but other than that it was great!
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Joseph | 4/24/2011

" This is one of my favorite Dean Koontz thriller. Classic Dean Koontz. The story travels across the west with excitement and adventure at ever turn.
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Sara | 4/6/2011

" Not one of Koontz's best, but still entertaining.
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Melanie | 1/7/2011

" I attempted to read this one more then once, couldn't do it, too boring.
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Peregrine 12 | 12/16/2010

" Suspenseful, definitely, and gruesome. I like a lot of Koontz's earlier stuff, but this wasn't really my thing.
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About the Author

Dean Koontz is one of the most popular writers in the world. When he was a senior in college, he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition and has been writing ever since. His books are published in thirty-eight languages with worldwide sales over 400 million copies. Fourteen of his novels have risen to number one on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list and sixteen have risen to the number one position in paperback. Several of his books have been adapted into feature films and television miniseries, including the highly rated Intensity on the Fox Network. He lives in Southern California with his wife, Gerda, their golden retriever Anna, and the enduring spirit of their golden retriever Trixie.

About the Narrator

Scott Brick, actor, narrator, and writer, attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks, from thrillers and science fiction to classics and nonfiction. He has recorded more than eight hundred audiobooks and won over fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.

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